“The Forgotten Battle” (2020) is a Dutch World War II drama film directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. The film is set during the Battle of the Scheldt, a critical but often overlooked conflict that took place in 1944.

The story interweaves the experiences of three different characters: a young Dutch woman named Teuntje Visser (Susan Radder), a British glider pilot named William Sinclair (Jamie Flatters), and a Dutch soldier fighting for the Germans, Marinus van Staveren (Gijs Blom). As the Allies and Axis powers clash in the flooded and treacherous landscape of Zeeland, these three individuals find their lives intersecting in unexpected and dramatic ways.

Teuntje becomes involved with the Dutch resistance after her brother is arrested by the Nazis. William is part of the Allied forces attempting to secure key positions to ensure the successful liberation of Antwerp. Marinus, conflicted by his loyalties and the brutal realities of war, faces moral dilemmas that challenge his sense of identity and duty.

“The Forgotten Battle” is praised for its realistic portrayal of war, compelling character arcs, and the depiction of the harrowing and complex nature of the conflict. The film highlights the personal and collective struggles faced by those caught in the chaos of war, shedding light on a significant yet often overlooked chapter of World War II history.